My current streak of eating “right” was over two months long.  I consistently stopped eating as soon as I felt satisfied.  I began to notice my weight loss and felt better.  This past week was stressful and crammed with work I had to finish.  During my quiet time, I tried to solve my problems instead of focusing on God.  I broke my “perfect streak”  by continuing to eat after I was full.

In the past, I would have told myself I had not been “that bad”.   I would have continued eating until my clothes no longer fit.  Guilt would drag me down and convince me to give up.  I had tried to eat perfectly and failed again.

Psalm 18:30 is, “As for God, his way is perfect:  The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). I know I am not perfect and will never be.  God is the only one is can be perfect.  His perfect love guides me when I follow Him.  I know I slipped last week because I took my eyes off Him. I quickly refocused my heart back to God.  He gives me strength so I can eat less each day.